Question 1
BeginnerIdentify the Core Features and Objects of Microsoft 365 Services ยท Core Zero Trust principles
A global administrator at Contoso Ltd. is configuring access for a new group of external consultants. The consultants need to access specific SharePoint sites and Teams channels but should not have access to any other Microsoft 365 resources. The administrator wants to ensure that every access request is verified explicitly, regardless of where the request originates. Which security model principle is the administrator applying?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
The principle of 'Verify explicitly' requires that all access requests be fully authenticated, authorized, and encrypted before granting access. This matches the scenario where the administrator wants to verify every request regardless of origin. 'Assume breach' focuses on minimizing blast radius and segmenting access, while 'Use least privilege access' focuses on limiting user permissions to only what is necessary.
